Beauty School: Wedding-Day Makeup

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A cream or serum, applied lighly all over the face and neck, should be the first step in your makeup routine. Remember: Hydrated skin is an essential canvas for this soft and dewy color palette. Try this: Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, $32.

Invest in a compact with complementary colors. Apply the sheer base from lash line to brow, brush the medium hue on the lid and blend with the light color. The darkest hue goes in the crease. Try this: Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in BlueSmoke, $35.

Highlighter

After eye shadow application, use a hint of silver (for cool-toned brides) or gold (for warmer skin) highlighter in the inner corner of the eyes to brighten and accentuate their shape. Try this: Benefit Eye Bright, $18.

Eyeliner

Follow highlighter with a thin stroke of a pencil (on the upper lash line and below the lower lashes) for quiet drama. Keep your chin up when applying. Novices should leave liquid liner to the pros. Try this: Bourjois Automatic Eyeliner Pencil in Noir, $13.

Mascara

The finishing touch: Cast a downward glance as you wave the wand; wait a few seconds between coats to prevent clumping. Try this: Clarins Wonder Waterproof Mascara in Wonder Black, $23.50.

Dry, chapped lips can really flatline a face. Get a smooth smile by starting out with a moisturizing balm. Try this: Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment, $22.50.

Concealer

Concealer can double as a lip-prep product (it goes on post-balm) to provide an even-toned base for your gloss. It also increases your color's staying power. Dab on a thin layer with a lip brush. Try this at home: L'Oréal Paris True Match Concealer, $8.95.

Lipstick

Pucker up with sheer colors; matte lips tend to overpower your face. Shimmer is sensational, but too much gloss can look cheap. If you want to use a liner, choose the same color as your natural lip. Try this: Guerlain Kiss Kiss in Rose Florida, $27.